22nd Birthday Wish List

(Dear Creatures Waikiki Dress)

Well, I'm 22 today. Of course, this mostly just means that I'll be spending the whole day dodging Taylor Swift references as they're being thrown at me, but I'm excited nonetheless. I've always been a fan of birthdays (both my own and my loved ones'), and I think my love has to do with the fact that it's the one day my overly sarcastic group of friends and family drop the harsh exteriors and make each other feel special. For as much as everyone I know (again, myself included) rely heavily on insulting each other as terms of endearment, we reveal our big softie sides on birthdays. My tradition has always been to go to Disneyland on my birthday, but I haven't been able in the past few years. Fortunately for me, my best friend, Whitney, started working there recently, and she's being kind enough to sign me in today. I'll rant about Disneyland in another post, but I haven't been there in a year and a half, so I'm really excited. When you grew up in Anaheim, going that long between Disney trips is actually a big deal. I have to support my hometown, you know?

While I'm riding the Indiana Jones ride countless times and crossing my fingers for a funny Jungle Cruise skipper, I'm leaving you with my birthday wish list filled with things I can't afford. I ended up buying the Swedish Hasbeens (cheaper from Amazon) with birthday money from my parents, and I can't wait for them to get here tomorrow. Obviously I'm not saying any of you need to buy me anything on this list, but let's just say I'm not opposed to it. 

Velvety

You know those days where you just want to dress up, even if you aren't going anywhere special? That was Saturday for me and this outfit was the result. After working at a restaurant all day covering in orange juice and in a T-shirt and tennis shoes, I felt pretty gross and just needed to put something on that was girly. This Dear Creatures dress is one of my favorite pieces that I own (I was lucky enough to get it as a stylish surprise from Modcloth), but for some reason it's hardly shown up on the blog. I had never thought to wear it as a top, but it felt like the perfect match for this thrifted velvet skirt. I ended up just wearing it to get dessert with my friends Adam and Jeremy, but it was exactly what I needed. Lesson learned: Dear Creatures makes everything better.

Dear Junkyard

First, let me say that I am very much aware that I definitely should not be writing this post. I have a million things due that I'm supposed to be working on, but I couldn't wait to post this set of photos. That brings me to my second point, I love this post. Jenn and I spent Saturday pretending to work on homework at a little breakfast place in town, but getting distracted instead. After giving up on the idea entirely, we finally returned to the junkyard behind her apartment to take pictures. Even though it wasn't as awesome as it was last time, it still made for a pretty great backdrop. And as usual, Jenn takes the best pictures for me. I do love that these were taken with my camera though. It makes me feel cool.

After selling some stuff on ebay, I decided to use of my Paypal balance to take advantage of the Emerging Thoughts sale and was able to pick up this Dear Creatures dress for ridiculously cheap. That makes two Dear Creatures dresses that I've owned and gotten for way cheaper than I should have. It's by far one of my favorite brands and sometimes I have pinch myself to make sure that I'm not dreaming about them being in my closet. I really just can't get over this dress though. It may not fit exactly how I want it to, but it's still everything a dress should be in my eyes. 

Also, help me get rid of stuff and buy my things! I even have a Lauren Moffat skirt and Ella Moss vest for sale. 

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I'm posting on Flock Together today about Erica of Sweets and Hearts' lovely top, so follow me over there to take a look. To entice you even more: I may or may not resemble a Disney princess in this post and I'm also debuting you incredible Dear Creatures dress. See you there!

And make sure to enter my Firmoo glasses giveaway! I'm giving away 20 $20 vouchers so you have a good chance of winning!

Top: Sugarlips, borrowed from Erica

Dress: Dear Creatures

Shoes: UO

Bracelet: H&M